[Shakes his head and pulls away from him, looking away and fidgeting a little, awkward and uncertain -- even if he doesn't say it, he knows it's a dismissal, and he understands]
[...]
For -- the roof. Use fresh branches and it'll keep any rain or dew off. Stack firewood in here and when you make a fire, make it small... it uses less fuel but stays warm.
[...] [Picks up the blue sash, holding it carefully and not looking at him now - stepping as if to leave, but hesitating]